Akatarawa Valley Travel Guide
Upper Hutt
Visit Akatarawa Valley
Popular places to visit
Staglands Wildlife Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Staglands Wildlife Reserve, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Karapoti Park
Explore the great outdoors at Karapoti Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt.
Cloustonville Park
Explore the great outdoors at Cloustonville Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt.
Trentham Racecourse
You can take time to visit Trentham Racecourse during your travels to Upper Hutt. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
Brewtown Upper Hutt
You can take time to visit Brewtown Upper Hutt during your travels to Upper Hutt.
New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS)
Enjoy the student vibe at New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS) as part of your travels around Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
Things to do
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau
Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington
Top hotels in Akatarawa Valley
Champers Motor Inn
Just was nobody there on arrival ,had to wait considerably time for cleaner to come ,and help,i fel it wasn't his job to fo that,,would have been better to have someone in the office,,the place,was not clean ,skirting boards had grim on them ,and hadn't seen cleaned for a long time, shower leaked,,there ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
The Angus Hotel
Upgrading the outside appearance would make a difference . Lovely staff, good location
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Quest Petone
Terrible accommodation, it was a hot night and
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Settlers Motor Lodge
Not the best ok for me as i was mainly there just to sleep my accommodation was cheap so dident expect a lot they could of been more observant when it came to cleaning
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
yes
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Copthorne Resort Solway Park
Clean room large room Battery on air-con flat and not replaced after note left after first day Room key would not allow access on arrival and needed to return to reception to be let in - a regular occurrence apparently - just fix it please! paint tired
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Akatarawa Valley
Kaitoke
While Kaitoke isn't home to many top sights, Karapoti Park and Kartsport Wellington are some notable places to visit nearby.
Akatarawa
While there might not be top attractions in Akatarawa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Karapoti Park and Birchville Park.
Te Marua
While visiting Te Marua, you might make a stop by sights like Te Marua Golf Club and Macaskill Lakes.
Craigs Flat
While Craigs Flat may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Staglands Wildlife Reserve and Karapoti Park.
Maymorn
Though Maymorn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Birchville Park and Ngāti Tama Park.
Totara Park
While visiting Totara Park, you might make a stop by sights like Turon Park and Tulsa Park.
